The Government stated this Tuesday that the agreement reached with two judicial officer unions represents “another step forward” in the career review process and paves the way for recruiting more professionals for the courts. In a statement, the Ministry of Justice added that negotiations with the unions have been concluded regarding...
Agreement with unions is “another step forward” in the career review for judicial officers, says Government
Tuesday, 14 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Public Administration (Administração Pública) is Portugal's central, regional and local government bodies and the public-sector workforce that deliver services like healthcare, education and municipal functions. A pay rise announced on 20 February 2026 raised the state's base public-sector salary to €934.99 with retroactive payments back to January 2026, so employees and those who contract with state bodies should expect updated payrolls and potential budget effects.
